We begin at the aftermath of the beginning of the First Fitna (Civil War) in the Rashidun Caliphate and the battle of Siffin of 657, which led to the
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Samuel Sewall’s Speech
There was another election, which did not improve the situation.Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in Canada by
Arab Conquest of Iran and Egypt
This took place between 639 and 642 AD and was overseen by the Rashidun Caliphate. It ended the seven-century-long Roman period in Egypt that had
The Muslims Break Out of the Arabian Lands.
This is about the rise of the Rashidun Caliphate, its first wars against the Eastern Roman and Sassanid Empires. This first video largely focuses on
Caesar Wins Civil War
After defeating Pompey, Caesar went to Egypt. Much hard fighting remained: in Egypt, in the lands of modern-day Turkey, in Spain, and in
Post Caesar Civil Wars
Octavian arrived in Rome in May to claim his inheritance. Although Antony had amassed political support, Octavian still had opportunity to rival him
Caesar vs Pompey
The war (49–45 BC) was fought in Italy, Illyria, Greece, Egypt, Africa, and Hispania. The decisive events occurred in Greece in 48 BC: Pompey defeated
Caesar in Gaul
The Gallic War of Gaius Julius Caesar covers the war between the Romans and the Celts in modern France, and the battles of Bibracte, Vosges, Axona,
From Covert War to Actual War
The French authorities were in a difficult position.Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in Canada by Francis